{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Gunning Bedford Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":39.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8338360,"projectId":9860317,"letterContent":"My class and I appreciate your generosity in giving our class additional materials to assist students with their learning. Our class has greatly enjoyed the addition of new flexible seating and models! Students were so excited to enter the room and see the new furniture, allowing more students to choose a seat that helps them focus and move - allowing them to focus more on the content.\r\n\r\nWe have yet to use the models for Earth and space, as that unit is next, but students are excited to see the models and have already generated questions. The use of models in a science classroom is essential, since only so much can be taught through use of readings and videos - many benefit from hands on, concrete materials.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness, and my 8th graders are benefiting due to your thinking of us!","fullyFundedDate":1761611951779,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-in-middle-school-science/9860317/","projectTitle":"Literacy in Middle School Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8338360_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x0,y125&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1645200234936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8338360"},{"teacherId":10326399,"projectId":9851836,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generous support of my 7th-grade classroom. Your donation of snacks and an iPad has made a meaningful and immediate impact on my students. For many of them, school is the place where they receive consistent meals, and having access to snacks throughout the day helps keep them focused, energized, and ready to learn. Your kindness is quite literally fueling their minds, hearts, and bellies.\r\n\r\nBeyond nourishment, your gift communicates something even more powerful to my students: that they are seen, valued, and cared for. When students receive food from their teacher, it brings a sense of comfort and love that creates a safe and welcoming learning environment. The iPad has also opened doors for engagement, creativity, and access to learning tools that deepen understanding and build confidence.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my classroom is a place where students feel supported academically and emotionally. Thank you for investing in our children and for helping create a space where learning and compassion go hand in hand. Your generosity will continue to make a difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1761399240221,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-the-heart-and-mind-helping-stu/9851836/","projectTitle":"Fuel for the Heart and Mind: Helping Students Believe","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Henry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10326399"},{"teacherId":10314873,"projectId":9835518,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for accepting my Donors Choose project. This has been a complete game changer for our daily operations in the classroom. \r\n\r\nHaving a designated area of our classroom where students can retrieve their missing work has been amazing. This saves a lot of time when trying to help absent students catch up on missing work. In addition, this places the accountability on the students to be responsible for collecting their missing work. This system is organized by class. This can also hold additional copies of assignments in the event a student should lose his or her paper. \r\n\r\nThe privacy folders have completely transformed our testing environment. Students can relax and take comfort in knowing that they are able to put up a small barricade to block out small distractions and completely focus. Students report that they feel calm and safe in their own personal space optimizing the opportunity for scholars to be able to do their best on academic assessments. Students report that when we used a blank sheet of paper to cover answers, students felt additional pressure to cover their answers from their neighbors. In addition, students felt pressure to rush to finish in seeing other students finish. While using the privacy folders, students can not necessarily see when other students finish thereby relieving at least a portion of pressure. \r\n\r\nThe ipad helps me create engaging lesson plans in a mobile fashion that my school issued laptop does not permit. Having the laminating sheets enables me to laminate the vocabulary for our word wall. This helps to preserve items of this nature that I will continue to use year after year.","fullyFundedDate":1760804543628,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-educator/9835518/","projectTitle":"Engaging Educator","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Freeman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10314873"},{"teacherId":10312118,"projectId":9828965,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my DonorsChoose project, Books We Love: Building Literacy Through Creativity and Organization. Because of your generosity, my sixth, seventh, and eighth grade special education students received engaging new books, along with folders and markers that allowed them to creatively organize and personalize their learning.\r\n\r\nThe new texts you provided-such as Dog Man, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Harry Potter, and The Magic Tree House-have already had a powerful impact in our classroom. These books introduced and reinforced important literacy skills, including building reading stamina, improving comprehension, identifying story elements (characters, setting, problem, and solution), expanding vocabulary, and making text-to-self connections. Many students are also practicing inference, summarizing, and discussing themes in ways that feel natural and enjoyable because they are genuinely excited about what they are reading.\r\n\r\nReading in my 6th–8th grade special education classroom looks joyful, flexible, and student-centered. Students read independently, listen to peer or teacher read-alouds, and engage in small-group discussions at their own instructional levels. Choice is a huge part of our literacy block-students are encouraged to select books that interest them, which builds confidence and motivation. The folders and markers you provided allowed students to design their own book-themed folders, helping them stay organized while expressing creativity and ownership over their learning.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have been especially excited about the new books. One student who previously struggled to finish a book has proudly completed multiple Dog Man titles and now eagerly recommends them to classmates. Another student has become completely immersed in Harry Potter, asking thoughtful questions and making predictions about what will happen next. A group of students loves Diary of a Wimpy Kid because the humor and illustrations help them better understand the story while boosting their confidence as readers. Seeing students laugh, share, and voluntarily read during free moments has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create a classroom environment where reading feels accessible, fun, and meaningful. Thank you for investing in my students and for helping them grow as readers, thinkers, and creators. Your generosity truly made a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1760655731543,"projectUrl":"project/books-we-love-building-literacy-through/9828965/","projectTitle":"Books We Love: Building Literacy Through Creativity and Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fleck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10312118"},{"teacherId":10309131,"projectId":9818774,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our project. While I knew these books and center resources would be a valuable addition to our classroom, I could not have anticipated the emotional impact they would have on my students. The resources you funded have done more than teach literacy; they have provided a mirror for students to explore their identities and better understand their unique profiles.\r\n\r\nThe most meaningful feedback has come directly from the students. After spending time with these new books, they shared their thoughts in thank-you notes that truly highlight the transformative impact on their self-perception:\r\n\r\n\"Your gift will help us with our learning more about our brains and practice our reading skills. It makes us feel confident and feel proud of who I am.\"\r\n\r\n\"It will help us learn more about our disability. I love learning about new things.\"\r\n\r\n\"Your gift will help us feel proud of how we grow. We all love the books because they help us. We love them so much.\"","fullyFundedDate":1760316028881,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-confidence-reading-centers-to/9818774/","projectTitle":"Literacy Confidence: Reading Centers to Power Sixteen Dreamers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Madonna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10309131_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x631,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760223357868","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10309131"},{"teacherId":5987036,"projectId":9853244,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our generous donors for providing our special education classroom with an iPad and a color printer. These resources have made a significant difference for my students, who are autistic and have learning disabilities, by increasing their access to grade-level curriculum in meaningful and engaging ways. The iPad is used daily for assistive communication, interactive learning applications, visual schedules, and individualized instruction. It supports students in developing language, social skills, and academic understanding while allowing them to demonstrate their knowledge in ways that best match their abilities. This technology has helped increase student independence, engagement, and confidence in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe color printer allows us to create high-quality visual supports that are essential for student success. We use it to produce adapted worksheets, task cards, visual directions, behavior supports, and structured routines that help students better understand expectations and academic content. These materials provide clear, concrete representations of abstract concepts and support students in staying organized and focused throughout the day. Your generosity has directly enhanced our learning environment and has given my students tools they need to access instruction, build skills, and experience success. We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1761333914606,"projectUrl":"project/c-setting-literacy-support/9853244/","projectTitle":"C Setting Literacy Support","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fuhr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5987036_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539788917589","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5987036"},{"teacherId":10315022,"projectId":9835814,"letterContent":"On behalf of my middle school math classroom, we would like to thank you for your generous contributions to our learning environment. The iPad, whiteboard, and motivational stickers have already made a positive impact in our classroom. \r\n\r\nThe iPad allows my students to engage in hands-on learning, explore interactive math learning apps, and show their math thinking by connecting it to the SmartBoard. \r\n\r\nMy students love coming up to the whiteboard to collaborate and show their work with their peers. I'm also able to provide a place for exemplar math work to live and students to reference throughout the class period.\r\n\r\nThe motivational stickers were an absolute hit and the students love working hard to earn one. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom as it is greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1761762539143,"projectUrl":"project/growth-matters-be-a-part-of-something-s/9835814/","projectTitle":"Growth Matters, Be a Part of Something Special!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gordon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10315022"},{"teacherId":10317978,"projectId":9842069,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation of new middle school reading books to our classroom. Your support has made an immediate and meaningful difference in my 7th grade social studies classroom. Having access to updated, engaging, and age-appropriate texts has expanded our classroom library and given students more opportunities to connect with content beyond the textbook.\r\n\r\nThe new books have had a powerful impact on student engagement and learning. Many of the titles align directly with our social studies themes, such as history, culture, and civic responsibility, which has helped students deepen their understanding through reading. \r\n\r\n Your generosity has created a more inclusive learning environment where all students feel encouraged to explore ideas, ask questions, and grow as readers and citizens. Thank you again for investing in our students and supporting their academic success.","fullyFundedDate":1760890243389,"projectUrl":"project/building-citizenship-through-history-ci/9842069/","projectTitle":"Building Citizenship through History, Civics, and Economics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10317978"},{"teacherId":9752901,"projectId":9535653,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donations to our \"Multitalented Mathematicians\" project on DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, our classroom is now filled with the vibrant colors and creative potential of Sharpie poster markers, colored pencils, and the wonderfully scented Mr. Sketch markers. These supplies have already transformed our math lessons from abstract concepts on a page into colorful, engaging, and hands-on explorations. You have provided more than just art supplies; you have given my students a new way to express their mathematical thinking.\r\n\r\nYour investment has unlocked the \"multitalented\" aspect of my students' work, proving that creativity and mathematics are powerful partners. You have also shown my students that their education matters to people beyond our school walls, and for that, we are grateful. Thank you for fueling our learning with both color and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1758202769227,"projectUrl":"project/multitalented-mathematicians/9535653/","projectTitle":"Multitalented Mathematicians","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sturkey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9752901_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754348773584","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9752901"},{"teacherId":10326939,"projectId":9852711,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for the generous support our classroom received through DonorsChoose and the Department of Education. The items provided—snacks, pencils, Clorox wipes, mini stools, and an iPad—have already made a noticeable difference in the daily learning environment for my middle school students. These resources have helped create a cleaner, more comfortable, and more engaging space where students feel supported and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe flexible seating stools have been especially impactful. My students enjoy having the option to move around, collaborate, and choose spots that help them stay focused. This simple addition has improved classroom engagement and helped many students take more ownership of their learning. The snacks have also been a much-needed boost for my growing middle schoolers; having something small to eat during long days keeps their energy up and helps them stay on task. And of course, as a math class, we go through pencils faster than we can count—so having an ample supply ensures students can participate fully every day.\r\n\r\nThe iPad has transformed the way I teach. I am now able to move around the classroom, support students individually, and project examples onto the smart board in real time rather than being anchored to the front of the room. This has increased student interaction and allowed me to provide more immediate feedback. Every item we received has contributed to a stronger, more efficient, and more student-centered classroom. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create a learning environment where they can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1761440944328,"projectUrl":"project/lets-make-math-class-our-home/9852711/","projectTitle":"Let's Make Math Class Our Home","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hudgins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10326939"},{"teacherId":6344264,"projectId":9851067,"letterContent":"We are absolutely thrilled and incredibly grateful to Donor's Choose and all the generous donors who supported our classroom project! Thanks to your amazing contribution, our students will now have access to \"The Math Inspector's Books.\" This collection is more than just books; it is a vital resource that will transform how our students engage with mathematical concepts. We are so appreciative of your support in helping us foster a love for math and critical thinking in our classroom. Your commitment to education makes a real, tangible difference in the lives of our students every day.\r\n\r\nWe want to express our deepest thanks for your thoughtfulness and generosity. Receiving these books is a true gift, and we are excited to see the inspiration and learning they will bring. The \"Math Inspectors\" series will allow our students to explore problem-solving in a fun, engaging, and collaborative way, enhancing their understanding and confidence in mathematics. Thank you for investing in our students' potential and for giving us the tools we need to create an enriched and motivating learning environment. Your support is deeply valued and will be put to excellent use!","fullyFundedDate":1761345461038,"projectUrl":"project/math-inspectors-books/9851067/","projectTitle":"Math Inspectors Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Braxton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6344264"},{"teacherId":10323998,"projectId":9847848,"letterContent":"Our project was implemented smoothly, and the students have benefited greatly from the materials we received. They are currently studying the Europe unit in Grade 6 Social Studies, and the atlases have been especially useful. Students use them to locate many European countries and to better understand the geography we discuss in class. The notebooks and other supplies have also supported their daily learning and class activities.\r\n\r\nThe U.S. road map puzzle has been a big hit as well. In the first unit of Grade 6 Social Studies, students learned about North America, and the puzzle helped them gain a deeper understanding of the United States and where their own hometown is located. In addition, the laminator has made preserving teaching resources and student work much easier and more convenient. We truly appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1760972887587,"projectUrl":"project/my-future-journey/9847848/","projectTitle":"My Future Journey","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Huang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10323998"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_44539","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1041,"numTeachers":52,"percentFrplEligible":66,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":50,"percentWhite":25,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":15,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"20.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.4,"schoolId":44539,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Gunning Bedford Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Gunning Bedford Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/delaware/colonial-school-district/gunning-bedford-middle-school/44539"}